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NAMM 2020: Joni Mitchell, Don Wilson and Line 6 awarded at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC AWARDS
The event recognises the exemplary achievements and innovations behind the sound of recordings, live performances, films, television, video games and multi-media.NAMM 2020: Guitar news, rumours and previews
Here's everything guitar-related you need to know about the upcoming show.10 best moments and gear of Day Three of NAMM 2020
A thirsty pedal, an immaculate offset and an impromptu chat with a Grammy-winning guitarist – all in our recap of Day Three of NAMM 2020.NAMM 2020: Harmony reveals Flame Maple Top Standard Series guitars
Available in five gorgeous nitrocellulose finishes.
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Taylor’s Builder’s Edition Collection is Andy Powers’ director’s cut
Andy Powers has certainly come a long way since, at the age of just 15, he ran into Bob Taylor at a Harvey Reid...In pictures: Fender Custom Shop dazzles at NAMM 2020
Could this be our favourite booth at NAMM?In pictures: Gretsch at NAMM 2020, featuring new Electromatics, Jet Baritone and more
Sparkling, retro-vibed goodness from Gretsch.Check out Scott Holiday’s Kauer Banshee Baritone “Organa Major”
A nod to a certain George Lucas space opera.
- Reviews
Review: Gibson Slash Collection Les Paul Standard & J-45 Standard
Gibson and the world’s leading top hat wearing rocker team up anew for a collection of electric and acoustic signature models.Review: Taylor Guitars Builder’s Edition 816ce and 324ce
Taylor Guitars doubles down on V-Class bracing with some new touches at both ends of the price spectrum.Review: D’Angelico Excel SS
A thinline slice of jazz-and-beyond goodness from D’Angelico’s top-tier Korean workshop.Review: Gretsch Brian Setzer Signature Nashville & Steve Wariner Nashville Gentleman
Steve Wariner and Brian Setzer know a thing or two about great Gretsch tone and are two of the company’s most high profile artists. Time to give their signature models a spin.
- Guides
How to correctly restring your acoustic guitar
Here's how to correctly string your acoustic to avoid any kinks or string slips.15 new pedals and effects units: January 2020
Our favourite new stompbox announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.How hybrid designs defined Fender’s search for the next great guitar
From ill-fated Frankenstein’s monsters to bona fide cult classics, we chart Fender’s experiments with hybrid designs.12 new electric and acoustic guitars: January 2020
Our favourite new electric and acoustic guitar announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.
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Essential Blues Guitar Lessons Part 11: Combining rhythm with basic licks
Our Essential Blues Lessons are heating up! Here, we look at ways to combine what we’ve been learning so far into the basis for our own licks.How to play chords like Noel Gallagher
Rod Fogg -Oasis’ Noel Gallagher was a man who knew a thing or two about penning a hit, and the bedrock of it all was his clever approach to chords and songwriting…How To Play Killers-style chords
Rod Fogg -The Killers are one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st century and guitarist Dave Keuning is a founder member. In this Chord Clinic we take a look at his guitar style and chord choices.How to play Red Hot Chili Peppers-style chords (Part Two)
Rod Fogg -This time around we examine John Frusciante's chord voicings and sequences.
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NAMM 2020: Joni Mitchell, Don Wilson and Line 6 awarded at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC AWARDS
The event recognises the exemplary achievements and innovations behind the sound of recordings, live performances, films, television, video games and multi-media.NAMM 2020: Guitar news, rumours and previews
Here's everything guitar-related you need to know about the upcoming show.10 best moments and gear of Day Three of NAMM 2020
A thirsty pedal, an immaculate offset and an impromptu chat with a Grammy-winning guitarist – all in our recap of Day Three of NAMM 2020.NAMM 2020: Harmony reveals Flame Maple Top Standard Series guitars
Available in five gorgeous nitrocellulose finishes.
- Features
Taylor’s Builder’s Edition Collection is Andy Powers’ director’s cut
Andy Powers has certainly come a long way since, at the age of just 15, he ran into Bob Taylor at a Harvey Reid...In pictures: Fender Custom Shop dazzles at NAMM 2020
Could this be our favourite booth at NAMM?In pictures: Gretsch at NAMM 2020, featuring new Electromatics, Jet Baritone and more
Sparkling, retro-vibed goodness from Gretsch.Check out Scott Holiday’s Kauer Banshee Baritone “Organa Major”
A nod to a certain George Lucas space opera.
- Reviews
Review: Gibson Slash Collection Les Paul Standard & J-45 Standard
Gibson and the world’s leading top hat wearing rocker team up anew for a collection of electric and acoustic signature models.Review: Taylor Guitars Builder’s Edition 816ce and 324ce
Taylor Guitars doubles down on V-Class bracing with some new touches at both ends of the price spectrum.Review: D’Angelico Excel SS
A thinline slice of jazz-and-beyond goodness from D’Angelico’s top-tier Korean workshop.Review: Gretsch Brian Setzer Signature Nashville & Steve Wariner Nashville Gentleman
Steve Wariner and Brian Setzer know a thing or two about great Gretsch tone and are two of the company’s most high profile artists. Time to give their signature models a spin.
- Guides
How to correctly restring your acoustic guitar
Here's how to correctly string your acoustic to avoid any kinks or string slips.15 new pedals and effects units: January 2020
Our favourite new stompbox announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.How hybrid designs defined Fender’s search for the next great guitar
From ill-fated Frankenstein’s monsters to bona fide cult classics, we chart Fender’s experiments with hybrid designs.12 new electric and acoustic guitars: January 2020
Our favourite new electric and acoustic guitar announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.
- Learn